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How long for the ol' Crockpot?
I got a Crockpot for Christmas, and I am dying to use it. I am in college and normally cook for myself or my boyfriend and me. However, most of the recipes serve 3-4 people. If I cut the recipe in half, do I need to change cooking times at all? For example, I'd really like to cook some ribs, but there is no way my b/f and I would eat the called-for amount of meat. Can I use half the meat at the normal time or will this dry it out? I know leftovers aren't bad, but I'd like to at least know how to cook smaller portions.
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- ?Lv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
The advantages of a crock-pot are that you can prepare left-overs.
A small one will make at least 4 servings of most things.
Ribs will keep fine, if you'll cook them in sauce.
Reducung the quantity is not a good idea, it wastes the power.
Things will take the same time to cook, regardless.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Use half the meat. Check periodically to see if its done. Recipes are just guidelines. There are no "exact" times in cooking because of uncontrollable factors. I would suggest letting it cook 3/4 the normal amount of time and then check the meat for fork tenderness. Let it cook longer if it needs to.
Source(s): professional chef - Anonymous1 decade ago
that is a good question,but know nothing about as i usally feed a crowd..though on the other hand what i do know if your close to a local library i know there are books strictly on cooking for two you may want to consider...hope this helps a little bit ..happy new year..
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